Industrial Software & Automation Engineer (gn) — Oerlikon
- Location
- Hausen (AG)
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Industrial Software & Automation Engineer (gn) Their tasks
Development and further development of PLC, HMI and software solutions for thermal coating systems
Programming of Siemens S7-1500 controllers with TIA Portal
- Industrial Software & Automation Engineer (gn) Their tasks
- Development and further development of PLC, HMI and software solutions for thermal coating systems
- Studies or comparable training in computer science, software engineering, automation or electrical engineering
- Several years of experience in PLC development with Siemens S7-1500 and TIA Portal
Key requirements
- Studies or comparable training in computer science, software engineering, automation or electrical engineering
- Several years of experience in PLC development with Siemens S7-1500 and TIA Portal
- Experience with SIMIT, test automation and virtual commissioning
- In-depth knowledge of Java, object-oriented software development and design patterns
- Experience with databases (SQL, Firebird, MongoDB)
- Knowledge of industrial communication systems (PROFINET, Modbus/TCP, OPC UA)
- Experience with Git, GitLab, CI/CD and modern software development processes
- Knowledge of Industrial Cyber Security, Secure Development, DevSecOps, IEC 62443 and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
- Structured and solution-oriented working method with a strong system understanding Very good knowledge of German and English
- Occasional support operations at customer facilities in Germany and abroad We offer
- Varied work in an internationally oriented company in the high-tech sector
- At the beginning of 2027 Oerlikon Metco will move to Hausen (AG) – a modern production and technology centre for thermal coating is waiting for us
Application process
- Please apply online via our Career page www.oerlikon.com/career About Oerlikon
- Development of HMI applications with Java using modern software architectures and design patterns
- Setting up and using virtual test environments with Siemens SIMIT
- Implementation of test automation and software quality assurance concepts
- Integration of databases and industrial communication protocols
- Collaboration on CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes with GitLab
- Implementation of cyber security, IEC 62443 and CRA requirements in development projects
- Collaboration in interdisciplinary and international teams as well as support for commissioning
Additional details
- Industrial Software & Automation Engineer (gn)
- Structured and solution-oriented working method with a strong system understanding Very good knowledge of German and English
- Occasional support operations at customer facilities in Germany and abroad
- Please apply online via our Career page www.oerlikon.com/career
- We offer a wide variety of activity profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential – guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation. LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube
Notes and original content
- Their tasks
- Your profile
- Structured and solution-oriented working method with a strong system understanding
- Very good knowledge of German and English
- About Oerlikon
- We offer a wide variety of activity profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential – guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.
- Follow Oerlikon:
- LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube
Questions about this listing
What salary does Oerlikon offer for this role?
Oerlikon lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Hausen (AG). This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Oerlikon offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Aargau?
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